This would be the first time that I ever tried to recreate a piece I did before. I liked the idea in grad school but not the execution. I finally feel like I have the skill to execute it 6 years later yet the second attempt is already causing a headache! :) Oy vey!
We're All Doing The Best We Can
Transparent process moment: Creating art is my therapy but sometimes l can’t bring myself to even do that. I’m extremely ambitious and driven so I can be pretty hard on myself when I feel like I’m not “doing enough.” There have been times i’ve literally cried because I didn’t scratch at least 2 things off of my to-do list (even if I was working at it the whole time—I just didn’t finish enough to scratch it off). This is me in art AND life.
I find myself having to be gentler with myself and give myself reminders saying, “Hey. It’s okay. We’re in a pandemic. You’re 600 miles away from your family. You haven’t eaten in days because the fridge is empty. Your job is not secure…and a series of other unfortunate events.” If you aren’t productive today, IT IS OKAY. So this resinated with me. Sometimes all I can do is hold myself together. And that’s okay. It’s all apart of the process.
Creating Rage
Gearing Up
Not Another Hashtag
Another Gold Series Work In Progress
Doppelganger
"The Birth of Assurance" Time Lapse
RAW Artists DC
RAW Artists DC
2018 Spotlight Awards
My drawing was showcased at an awards ceremony to honor community service heroes in the name of Charleston’s Emanuel 9 of Mother Emanuel AME Church.
Mind Over Matter
I’m determined to get at least one more painting in before the holiday season…despite everything else going on in life.
DACA Speed Painting Final Video
DACA Speed Painting Day 5 & 6
DACA Speed Painting Day 3 & 4
DACA Speed Painting Day 2
DACA Speed Painting Part 1
Always remember your drive.
I couldn't be in DC and NOT link with some of my favorite artists and activists.
Ever working...
I'm teaching my high school students how to oil paint. They have me simultaneously doing a piece with them. It will be about Flint, Michigan.
